‘I Like Pie’ run-walk donations tallied
Thanksgiving Day was the seventh year for the I LIKE PIE run/walk and pie baking contest. Registrants doubled in size totaling 1,600 registered runners. About 5,500 pounds of food were contributed to NeighborImpact (1,700 more than was raised last year).
Also, $10,000+ was raised, over $4,200 more than was raised last year, and 160 pies were brought from registrants. All 100% of the proceeds and food donations go to NeighborImpact.
Registrants were asked to donate $5 and 5 pounds of food.
As Teague Hatfield, Owner of FootZone says: “I Like Pie is such a rewarding community event with runners and walkers of all ages and lots and lots of pie. It’s exciting to see everyone getting in some exercise on Thanksgiving and contributing to NeighborImpact and all their vital work in this community.”
Please find more information on our blog http://www.footzonebend.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-like-pie-recap.html.
About NeighborImpact: Since 1985, NeighborImpact has been a leader in developing solutions and bringing resources to Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes County. It offers a diversity of services meeting basic human needs for food and shelter, while enriching people’s lives by providing access to increased education, skills, and hope for the future. NeighborImpact is a private nonprofit organization that receives federal, state and local funding; foundation grants; and donations from individuals and businesses in our community. To learn more about NeighborImpact please visit www.neighborimpact.org.
About FootZone: Central Oregon’s running and walking store since 1995. FootZone is the hub of the local running community. FootZone is a full service running and walking store in downtown Bend, They host clinics, training groups, weekly runs, a learn to run program and a number of charitable events each year. To learn more about FootZone please visit www.footzonebend.com.
